Find kids’ events, activities, days out & family services near you
If you are wondering what’s on for families in Cheshire, Manchester, Liverpool, Wirral, Wrexham or Flintshire, or you’re looking for family friendly places to take the kids when they are bored, or ideas for kids’ days out, you’re in the right place.
Kidsguide is packed with information for families including clubs, classes & activities for children, party entertainment, groups & activities for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, pregnancy services, options for childcare and much more.
Just click on the quick links below and don’t forget to check our latest blog on top tips for family days out all generations will enjoy.
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GIANT Bionic Bugs
Breaking news – GIANT Bionic Bugs are invading WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this summer searching for the World’s Largest Bug Hotel. Have a bug-filled adventure this summer as Martin Mere is taken over by six giant Bionic Bugs from Saturday 28 July to Sunday 2 September. Meet a 6ft long dragonfly, 6ft wingspan butterfly, […]
RSPB’s Wild Challenge and Big Wild Sleepout
What could be more exciting than a night under the stars? Bring the family to Chorlton Water Park this summer to discover the wildlife of both the daytime and nighttime, and get started on your Wild Challenge to earn rewards for getting closer to the natural world. Join us for our fun-filled Wild Challenge event […]
Pony Fun For Summer
This summer I have a range of activities for children of varying ages, all here in my pretty orchard: * Themed pony mornings * Lively hobby horse/dragon races * Chocolate workshops * Pony experiences Use discount code “kidsguide18” at the checkout to get £1 off each child ticket **Themed pony mornings** Suitable for ages 2-7 […]
UKFast City of Salford 10k, Take Part or Come and Support
Media City Plaza Sunday 9th September 2018 Join us and thousands of runners on the streets of MediaCityUK to take on the popular UKFast City of Salford 10k to raise funds for some incredible causes, run their very first 10k, beat their personal best and support their loved ones around the course. The fun begins in […]
Airborn Academy Summer Activities
If you’re looking for something a bit different this year, something exciting that you might not have considered before, come and give Airborn Academy a go! Our unique venue is the first of its kind in the country dedicated to the coaching, training & development of freerunning but we don’t stop there! We also offer […]
Toddler Bouncing Daily At Freedome
Our fun, FreeBees toddler sessions begin between 9am and 11am weekdays during term time and start at 9am at weekends and in school holidays. Our FreeBees toddler sessions cost only £5 for 2 hours and include: 1 hour of toddler trampoline time, where your little ones have the whole park to themselves to explore and […]
Book a Summer Party at Freedome & Jump Free for the Rest of the Year!
Book a party at Freedome this Summer and your Birthday Boy or Girl will have an extra birthday present! They’ll receive a Freedome 2018 Jump Pass, allowing him or her free entry EVERY DAY for the rest of the year!! Just book your child’s party to take place during June, July or August this year, […]
Summer Holiday Art Workshops
Amazing Creative Workshops for Children and Families This Summer in Chester July Monday 23 Action Painting (Create your own Jackson Pollock ) Tuesday 24 Stop Animation (Make your own models and create your own animated story) Wednesday 25 Photography (Learn to take fab photos) Thursday 26 How to draw Disney Characters August: Wednesday 1 Throw […]
Summer Craft Workshops
Do you love craft, making potions and trying new things? Want to learn how to create brilliant art effects using various craft mediums? Tuesdays and Fridays from 24th July to 24th August Kraftynoon will be running craft workshops for children aged 8 and over. At each workshop you will have the chance to learn the different methods […]
Silly Milly & Jolly Molly
Silly Milly & Jolly Molly are highly professional, experienced Children’s Entertainers. We guarantee excellent entertainment for all occasions. Top Class….. Comedy/ Magic/ Party Games/ Prizes/ Puppets/Spinning Plates/ Balloon Modelling/ Mini Disco with Bubbles! Non stop fun for all. We offer captivating magical entertainment for all occasions – Birthday, Christenings, Weddings, Schools, Nurseries, Festivals/Fetes, Shopping Centres, […]
Pottery Painting at Bisque-it
Bisque-it is a family friendly paint-your-own-pottery studio located in the heart of Oxton Village, Wirral. With plenty of pottery to choose from & suitable for all budgets, pop in and spend time at the studio painting your designs. Leave them with us to be glazed and kiln fired. Your fully functional items of pottery can […]
Baby Sensory Manchester Central
Baby Sensory was the first (and original) baby programme to offer a complete approach to learning and sensory development from birth to 13 months. Designed to stimulate, educate and provide precious memories during the all-important first year of life, Baby Sensory has been awarded as the Best Baby Classes in Manchester in the Hoop awards […]
Family Arts Weekend
Theatr Clwyd 27th – 29th July A full weekend of boredom-busting fun-packed enjoyment! Dive into the school holidays and come and make a splash with us. With incredible performances from the most exciting artists as well as workshops and activities for everyone from babies to grandparents. Come join Tiddler, from the best selling books by […]
Tumble Tots Macclesfield and Wilmslow
Tumble Tots is the UK’s leading National Active Physical Play Programme for children aged 6 months to 7 years. It began in 1979 and over a million children have benefited from regularly attending the sessions. We provide fun, but challenging, classes on a weekly basis which are tailored to the age of your child. These […]
Drama & Acting Summer School
Aged 7-15 and want to perform? Red Players Academy are offering Kidsguide users a discount on our Summer School in Altrincham, Greater Manchester this August! We’ve worked with leading actors from Coronation Street, CBBC, Waterloo Road, Hollyoaks – national touring theatre shows – and numerous acclaimed film productions. Join us this summer holiday for five […]
DNA KIDS – The Children’s Favourite Party Entertainers!
*** Kids Guide Offer – Get £10 off + Free Additional Bubble, Snow or Smoke Machine worth £15!!! *** Across Manchester, Cheshire & the North West Hello! We are DNA Kids, the award winning children’s party specialists! We offer 14 exciting parties that are perfect for 4 – 14 year olds, including disco & games, […]
Animal Encounter Birthday Parties
North West For a fun filled yet educational birthday party, invite the critters from The Wild Roadshow. Whilst learning all about their natural habitats, diets and interesting facts, party guests will be encouraged to handle our cute and friendly reptiles and creepy crawlies. The birthday boy or girl will have the chance to handle the […]
Top six gender neutral party ideas for children
How to plan a kids’ party which will appeal to both boys and girls So you’ve got a children’s party to organise and there are going to be girls and boys coming. What kids’ party theme will work well for mixed genders? You could go down the dual theme route such as knights and princesses, […]
Birthday Parties at Round Ponds Adventure
Cheshire A fun packed party in the outdoors with the choice of two of the following activities; Raft building, Bush craft, Free-Fall simulation, Vertical Challenge or Giant See-Saw. For younger or older children, we do have a few other options too. It is all led by our instructors who are there to give you a […]
Nutrition and Nurture
Cheshire A range of antenatal workshops focusing on breastfeeding, building a relationship with your baby and supporting their development. One to one, postnatal breastfeeding support is also available. Our popular ‘Mocktails and Cake’ workshop series includes social time to build your support network and mini talks by special guests to introduce you to things like […]
Themed Theatre Workshops Throughout August
Theatretrain Friday evening and Saturday morning schools offer pupils the opportunity to train in Dancing, Acting and Singing. Now in it’s twelfth year the programme for the Summerschool Workshop has been developed to offer a full programme of a variety of skills. It offers a fun filled five day programme that culminates in a performance for family and friends […]
Alphatots – Fun Phonics & Pre-phonics Classes for 2-4s
Didsbury, Withington, Altrincham, Sale A brand new concept in toddler / preschool classes for Manchester and Cheshire! There are lots of classes for babies and toddlers, but nothing quite like this! Phonics classes for 2-4 year olds and pre-phonics for 1-2 year olds. Alphatots Phonics classes are for 2-4 year olds and teach a new […]
Puddle Ducks
Chester, Wirral and North Wales Puddle Ducks offer aqua natal classes, baby & pre school including school-aged swimming lessons across Chester, Wirral and North Wales. All our instructors are highly trained, fully qualified and full of enthusiasm! Classes running across various locations seven days a week across the region. 01829 740825 www.puddleducks.com
Go Ape Delamere Forest
Treat your mini Tarzans to all the fun of Go Ape on a course designed just for them. It’s a fun filled hour of canopy exploring, trail blazing and obstacles for all to enjoy. Watch their confidence reach new heights as they conquering wobbly bridges and awesome zip wires. We’ve aimed our adventure at Junior […]
Discover the Magic of Baby Signing with Sing and Sign!
Hi there I have been running Sing and Sign classes in Chester and Wirral for over ten years now, having discovered the joy of signing with my own two children. Many hundreds of parents and babies have learnt the fun and closeness of signing through our classes in Chester, Heswall and Hoylake. Baby signing increases […]
Dinosaur mad birthday child? Have a Dino Disco Birthday Party …
It’s ROARING good fun! The perfect mix of dinosaur themed crafts, activities, games and dancing. Guests can party like it’s 65million years ago and learn to ‘walk the dinosaur’ from their very own Jurassic pal GrrRRRrrRrreg, the friendly T-Rex and his keeper Gus, the intrepid dinosaur explorer who will guide the adventure.. These interactive parties […]
FREEDOME believes in chasing thrills, not taking chances. Fun starts and ends with safety.
FREEDOME ‘Aerial Trampoline Freestyle Park’, situated next to Cheshire Oaks outlet village in Ellesmere Port, is the next generation in active entertainment, offering much more than just your average trampoline park … From FreeStyle, the massive court showcasing trampolines with sprung walls to FreeForm’s huge airbags as well as the exhilarating Warrior courses and Ultimate […]
Diddikicks Pre-School Football Coaching
Diddikicks® are the largest football coaching company in the North of England for ages 18 months – 5 years old.
We offer –
FREE trial at your local class
FA Qualified Coaches
Small Class Sizes
Postnatal Exercise – Incorporating Baby!
Come and have fun while we tone those tums 🙂 Exercise with baby is a unique postnatal exercise and recovery program, that really works at getting mummy fit, strong, toned and energised. All while Baby is included and has lots of fun with you too! (Don’t be fooled though, this is serious exercise : ) […]
Silly Milly & Jolly Molly’s Happy Parties for Kids Aged 2 – 9 yrs
North West Comedy, Magic, Balloons, Disco and much more! Silly Milly & Jolly Molly Show will entertain your children with comedy, magic tricks, balloon models, games (with prizes!) and disco parties, for 1 hour, 11/2 hours or 2 hours depending on preference. Excellent entertainment & 100% reliable. Birthdays (Birthday Child guaranteed to feel special!) Schools […]
Baking Class For Children From 2 Years Old
Upton, Chester What could be more useful fun than a baking class for little ones with us!!! First in a Chester area cafe which running baking class for children from 2 years old!!! Family friendly cafe with separate play area for kids upstairs!!! Making and Baking session for little ones four times in a week!!! […]
Sublime Science Party – Dragons Den Winning!
Nationwide Do you want to 100% Guarantee your child’s birthday party will be wonderfully different and absolutely unforgettable, without mess, stress or hassle? The Sublime Science Party is Netmums Award-Winning, Dragon Approved (winning Dragons’ Den) and 100% Slimetastically Guaranteed to be awesome. Over the past 8 years Sublime Science has enthralled more than 500,0000 children […]
Awesome Children’s Parties
Here at Academy of FUN! we believe that creativity and crazy imagination is the key to having good, honest FUN! We are all about the giggles and making FUN memories! Our children’s parties are the best in town. We know that because the children tell us – and they know how important it is to […]